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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.49, 1,271.62 and 528.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.49, 1,271.62 and 528.49 is: 729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.49 : 1,271.62 = 528.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.49/1,271.62 = 528.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.49x = 1,271.62 × 528.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.49x = 672,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,038.45/921.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.30

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